English Literature- Poetry Words I need to know for my poetry exam 2.5 / 5 based on 9 ratings ? English LiteratureGCSEAll boards Created by: AshleeCreated on: 01-03-11 13:32 Pathetic Fallacy Presenting human emotions and feelings through inanimate objects in nature. For instance When someone is terribly upset, there may be a storm. 1 of 6 Juxtaposition Placing something or someone, maybe some words, next to each other to outlind the contrast or to compare them. 2 of 6 Ambiguity Where the meaning of something the poet has written is unclear, or could be interpreted in more than one way. 3 of 6 Paradox An opinion or statement that totally contradicts itself. 4 of 6 Hyperbole When something is majorly over exaggerated. 5 of 6 Oxymoron When two contradicting words are placed next to one another, For instance: Pretty Ugly. 6 of 6
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